Lighting Wall Recessed china newsAnswer by David Green
Last Updated (Tuesday, 30 November 1999 08:00) Friday, 21 May 2010 18:11 Hi Jim,
If you do plan on putting recessed lights in make sure the contractor that installs them insulates around the fixture properly. They are a huge heat loss spot in a home. They make two types of fixtures , one for an insulated ceiling and one for a non insulated ceiling. I recently replaced several in my home that were the wrong type and I was hemorraging heat into my attic.
Ceiling fans are always a plus when it comes to resale and an even bigger plus for you as a homeowner.
As far as cost you would need to get estimates from a licensed reputable contractor.
Good Luck,
Dave
Answer by Marc Paolella, Relocation Director/Appraiser
Last Updated (Tuesday, 30 November 1999 08:00) Friday, 21 May 2010 18:11 I think the lighting is a good investment. It probably does not return all of its cost, but it makes the house easier to live in and easier to clean. Then when it's time to sell, it makes the house much easier to show and it makes all the rooms look bigger. The cost could vary widely. If you have a nice accessible attic space over the rooms in question, labor charges should be much less than if you have to start breaking lots of sheetrock or plaster. Same for the ceiling fans. Get ones with lights so that they serve 2 functions. I like these 2 improvements because they improve your life while you live there and improve your marketability when it's time to sell.
-Marc
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